We were able to go to Lagoon courtesy of James' work.
We took pictures right before entering the park just in case they were needed.
We started out with a fun ride in the Red Rock Rally. After the excitement of the first ride we were disappointed when Max was too scared to go on other rides;. As James and I tried to encourage him, our encouragement turned into snapping and threatening and tension between us and him and between James and I.
Meanwhile Zane was game to go on just about any of the rides and was having a blast.
We finally got them to the bumper cars where they rode over and over and over again.
Then headed to the pavilions for lunch provided by James' work.
After lunch we had a great time together riding the Rattlesnake Rapids...
and the Wild Kingdom Train.
We shared ice cream in Pioneer Village, wandered through the Model Railroad Museum and finished up the day riding the bumper cards three more times.
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The boxes from K12 arrived and as always we had fun looking through all the books and supplies.
I spent the rest of the day as a "teacher prep day," organizing books, supplies, going through paperwork and preparing for school to start.
And we took pictures in our UTVA T-shirts.
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First day of school pictures
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This year they can have a picture next to their name in online classes so we took pictures of Max to send to his teacher.
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Last fall we went to a Let's Play Music sample class and Zane has been asking ever since when he gets to start his music class. He watched Max go through the classes and already knows so many of the songs. He was super excited to have his own bag and bells. He was a bit shy during class but he loved it and has been excited to listen to his red balloon CD and practice his bells.
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After much debate and indecision I finally chose a paint color for the walls and spent two days immersed in my project. I painted the walls Sparrow (25%). I found a bed frame at a yard sale and painted it a dark purple to match the new curtains. The color looked so different when I first painted it on and I called Kimber to talk me through the panic attack. Three coats of paint later I loved the color.
I left the one dark green wall. I brought picture hangings and purple vase up from the living room. I found the computer hutch (which started the whole idea), tan bookcase, red chair and red night stands all on yard sale sites. Then added new throw pillows and other little touches from Ross and DI. After a year of living in our home, my room is finished; I even hung my collages up. Every time I walk into my room it feels like a breath of fresh air and I can't help but smile.
While in Rexburg helping Kimber pick paint colors I found a purple color that I bought with my bathroom in mind.
It turned out more blue than I expected but I love how it lightens the room.
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The boys had a blast trying on all of Kate's costumes. The favorites they decided to keep for Halloween this year are the fireman for Max and Darth Vader for Zane. They have been wearing them several times a week.
I told Zane to give me his serious ninja look.
I love his serious intense look.
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James is 41! The boys helped me pick out his Super Om T-shirt and a replacement Jimi Hendrix shirt for the one that he has worn til it is threadbare. He doesn't even like cake so we made no bake cookies in the shape of a 41.
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